Pig Ear recall

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>Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 3:38 PM
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>Subject: Petrapport Issues Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats Because of
>Salmonella Contamination
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>Recall -- Firm Press Release
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>Petrapport Issues Recall of Pig Ear Dog Treats Because of Salmonella
>Contamination
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>Contact:
>Luciana DeLeon
>201-854-6157
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- North Bergen, NJ -- March 23, 2007 --
>Petrapport, Inc. is voluntarily recalling pig ear dog treats it
>imported from a Chilean company during the period August 2006
>through December 2006 because the pig ears have the potential to be
>contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious
>infections in dogs, and, if there is cross contamination, young
>children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
>Laboratory testing has confirmed that samples of Full-Cut Pig Ears
>dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club in 25-count packages under
>the "Berkley & Jensen" brand with no lot number and only the
>expiration advisory "BEST IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a
>specific month) were contaminated with Salmonella. Additional
>testing of other pig ear dog treats from shipments during the above
>time period has not revealed any additional evidence of Salmonella
>contamination, but Petrapport nonetheless is voluntarily recalling
>them out of an abundance of caution due to concern that the pig ears
>imported during this period may not have been effectively irradiated
>for Salmonella before shipment from Chile.
>The voluntary recall includes dog treats sold by BJ's Wholesale Club
>in its 25-count packages of "Berkley & Jensen" Full-Cut Pig Ears dog
>treats with no lot number and only the expiration advisories "BEST
>IF USED BY 2009" (without referencing a specific month) as well as
>"BEST IF USED BY SEPTEMBER 2009," "BEST IF USED BY OCTOBER 2009,"
>"BEST IF USED BY NOVEMBER 2009," and "BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2009."
>Also included within this voluntary recall are the following lots of
>pig ear dog treats sold in bulk by other retailers under the
>"Petrapport" brand:
>ITEM #
>PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
>RECALLED LOT #S
>8915
>Bulk Low Fat Pig Ears
>101808 & 102108
>8772P
>Two Pack Bulk Pig Ears
>101707
>8770P
>12 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
>101707
>8774P
>24 Pack Bulk Pig Ears
>101907
>7416
>1 lb. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
>101907
>7425
>24 oz. Bulk Pig Ear Strips
>5039
>Salmonella can potentially be transferred to people handling these
>dog treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their
>hands after having contact with the product or any surfaces exposed
>to these products. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often
>experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting
>and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella
>can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and
>producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e.,
>infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers
>exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should
>contact their healthcare providers.
>Dogs that become ill from Salmonella generally will have a fever and
>diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Affected animals may seem
>more tired that usual, and may have vomiting. Some dogs do not have
>diarrhea, but will have decreased appetite, fever and excess
>salivation. If your dog has consumed the recalled product and is
>exhibiting these signs, please contact your veterinarian.
>While there have been no confirmed illnesses to date, consumers
>should immediately stop feeding these treats to their dogs. These
>products have been removed from the sales floors and the sales
>inventories of all retailers.
>Consumers who purchased any of the above-identified pig ear dog
>treats should discontinue use of the products and may return the
>unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund.
>Consumers who have further questions may contact Petrapport at
>800-447-3872 extension 110.
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>I am pasting this on below, as well as it came it while I was
>getting ready to send the above notice: This affects dog and cat food. -S
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>Recall -- Firm Press Release
>
>FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market
>withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the
>media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the
>product or the company. This listserv covers mainly Class I
>(life-threatening) recalls. A complete listing of recalls can be
>found in the FDA Enforcement Report at:
><http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html>http://www.fda.gov/opacom/Enforce.html
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>Menu Foods Initiates Market Withdrawal of All Varieties of Recalled
>Wet Pet Food to Ensure Consumer Protection
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>Contact:
>Menu Foods
>1-866-895-2708
>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- TORONTO, ONTARIO -- March 24, 2007 -- As a
>result of reports from the FDA and various media outlets that some
>recalled lots of "cuts and gravy" style wet pet food remain on store
>shelves, Menu Foods has asked all retail outlets to immediately
>remove all impacted varieties of wet pet food posted at
><http://www.menufoods.com/>www.menufoods.com, regardless of the date code.
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>Menu Foods remains concerned that consumers are able to purchase
>recalled items.
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>There is no known risk from items not listed on the recall list but
>an abundance of caution is called for in this situation. FDA has
>been apprised of this action.
>
>Emilie M. Bottiggi
>330 Franklin Road
>Suite 135A Box 170
>Brentwood, TN 37027
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>615-972-9922 mobile (does not work at home!)
>615-368-2356 home
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